Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/5/2025

1. Cookie Technology Explained

Cookie technology explained: small files stored on devices during site access. Technology captures browsing behavior and user settings. Cookies facilitate device recognition, preference storage, usage evaluation, and experience optimization. Most browsers auto-accept cookies but provide settings for user-controlled modifications.

2. Cookie Division Types

Cookie division types consist of Essential divisions for necessary operations, Functional divisions for preference retention, Analytics divisions for usage analysis, and Performance divisions for speed optimization. Division types serve distinct purposes ensuring functionality and improved experience. Divisions include first-party (ours) and third-party (external) cookies.

3. Essential Function Cookies

Essential function cookies are necessary for platform functioning and cannot be disabled. They power core services including user authentication, security features, session administration, and essential navigation tools. Without essential function cookies, vital services like login functionality, account control, and security measures would fail. Marketing data collection is excluded from their purpose.

4. Performance Tracking Cookies

Performance tracking cookies help us understand visitor engagement with our platform. They collect information regarding page visits, source traffic, click patterns, and duration metrics. This anonymous aggregated information improves performance, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Core functionality remains unaffected by performance tracking cookie opt-out.

5. Setting Retention Cookies

Setting retention cookies remember your selections and settings to deliver personalized experiences. They store information like language selections, display options, theme choices, and customized layouts. Retention cookies enhance platform usability by preserving preferences across sessions. Disabling setting retention may result in repeated resets each visit and reduced personalized features.

6. Embedded Service Cookies

Embedded service cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social widgets. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over embedded service cookies or practices. Management occurs through browser settings or service opt-out tools. Review service privacy policies for detailed information.

7. Cookie Opt-Out Options

Cookie opt-out options are available through browser settings menus. Opt-out options enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie functions. Options include accepting all cookies, rejecting all cookies, or receiving cookie alerts. Be mindful that blocking particular cookies may affect platform functionality and experience. Browser documentation provides detailed opt-out option instructions.

8. Cookie Persistence Information

Cookie persistence information varies according to type and function. Session-type cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary. Persistent-type cookies remain on devices for specified timeframes or until user deletion, spanning days to years. Essential cookies usually last session durations, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings memory and long-term usage analysis.

9. Policy Update Procedures

Policy update procedures permit Cookie Policy updates for technological, legal, or practice reasons. Procedures post updates with new dates on this page. Material updates may be communicated through platform alerts or email. Continued platform use after updates constitutes acceptance. We recommend periodic procedure review.

10. Get Cookie Answers

Get cookie answers by contacting our privacy team through designated website channels. We commit to transparency and getting answers to you promptly. Support team assistance is available for cookie settings or privacy rights exercise. Cookie answers are provided within 5-7 business days typically.